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Welcome to San Mateo Prime

San Mateo Prime, located in downtown San Mateo, offers a wide range of steaks and other dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. With top-notch service and a menu filled with delicious options like Dry Aged Prime Rib and Filet Mignon, this restaurant is a must-visit for those craving a savory dining experience. Customers rave about the perfectly cooked prime rib and the flavorful crab dip. The restaurant's attention to detail, from the complimentary birthday tiramisu to the attentive staff, ensures a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on trying the Rack of Lamb and the Crab Dip Toastini for a truly exceptional meal at San Mateo Prime.

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Welcome to San Mateo Prime, a beloved establishment in the heart of San Mateo, California. Known for its exquisite steaks and vibrant bar atmosphere, San Mateo Prime offers a variety of amenities that cater to all your dining needs. From taking reservations to offering delivery services, this restaurant ensures a seamless experience for its customers.

Located conveniently at 174 3rd Ave in San Mateo, you can easily reach the restaurant to indulge in their delectable offerings. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner spot or a place to gather with friends and family, San Mateo Prime is the perfect choice.

One of the standout features of San Mateo Prime is its diverse menu, offering many vegetarian options alongside its signature steak dishes. From the Fried Calamari appetizer to the Dry Aged Prime Rib Au Cut, every dish is carefully crafted to delight your taste buds.

Customer reviews rave about the impeccable service and savory flavors of the prime rib, crab dip, and other menu items. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a memorable dining experience, San Mateo Prime is the ideal destination.

Come and experience the charm of San Mateo Prime for yourself. Indulge in their succulent steaks, savor the cozy ambiance, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Don't miss out on this culinary gem in the heart of San Mateo!

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Kathleen C.
Kathleen C.

We celebrated my sister's birthday with the family here and had a large party of 15. Everything came out in a timely matter. The prime rib was cooked to perfection and was juicy and tasty. Their crab dip was really good. The service was great.

Jane M.
Jane M.

Almost as good as House of Prime Rib! I was able to make reservations with no issues and no wait. The restaurant is located in downtown San Mateo. Parking can be difficult depending on timing of the evening. I think it was the Owner that constantly checked on us during dinner. He was very friendly. It was my birthday and they offered a complimentary tiramisu. My husband and I enjoyed the food. The only difference between this place and HOPR is the entertainment from servers mixing salad and etc. Overall I will definitely come back!

J S.
J S.

We stumbled upon this place looking for a fine dining restaurant. It's located Morelos on 3rd Ave in San Mateo CA. The place has a nice bar with a pretty good assortment of top shelf alcohol. We were seated by a host who asked us if we preferred a booth or a table. We then ordered a crab dip appetizer and were given fresh sourdough bread and butter. Both were yummy. All parties ordered their prime rib dinners that and face us choices of cream of corn or spinach. And a side of mashed potatoes or a loaded baked potato. The taste and tenderness were definitely on point. I recommend this place since it's similar to the infamous House of Prime rib restaurant located in San Francisco. CA

Anthony S.
Anthony S.

Excellent service, perfect menu and wonderful atmosphere. My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary last Sunday. Beautiful restaurant to go celebrate a special occasion.

Hailey L.
Hailey L.

Absolutely amazing time here! We made a reservation for my dad's birthday and the owner Steve not only so kind to help us surprise him, he also made it a fun and special night we won't forget! We were able to have the space upstairs that could fit our party of 22 and all of the servers were very quick and kind to be checking often if we needed more water or more napkins when a few wine glasses spilled. I ordered the Rack of Lamb with sides of roasted garlic mashed potatoes and cream corn which were all great! The lamb was so flavorful, and I got to try my siblings' prime rib cuts which were super tender and had rich au jus to go with it. Their crab toastini dip is the perfect warm appetizer before your entre comes, and They have a bathroom for men and one for women that they keep clean and stocked with paper towels and seat covers. Their spot in downtown San Mateo means there are several spaces or garages for parking and plenty of dessert options if you don't grab a treat here after your meal or just want to walk around the area too! Along with the attitude of their servers, the warm lighting sets the atmosphere for a very kind, heartwarming dinner experience! Can't wait to come by and say hi again!

Peter P.
Peter P.

A solid place for a group dinner. The place was easy to get reservations and parking was fast and easy. The service here was attentive and good. The food was excellent. The salad, sides, and prime rib were all good. its not hopr in sf but its damn close and easy to access so i will definitely be back and would recommend this place.

Alex L.
Alex L.

Great place for prime rib for the holidays outside of San Francisco. Nothing can beat house of prime rib though. But this will be the second best option. The salad is identical to house of prime rib. The bread pop over was perfect and actually the best one I had at San Mateo prime was this year where I had to ask for seconds. The prime rib was a nice thick cut which was perfect. But i noticed that it was a little tough in certain parts as that area was medium well. But the top half was medium rare as I asked and like. The bake potato is delicious. The cream of spinach could use a little less salt. The service was great. The team took care of us for the holiday. Easy to find parking and you don't need to worry about all those sf junk fees in your bill. Truth this place for holiday parties. Come hungry leave rolling out the door.

Steve G.
Steve G.

Came here with a party of 11. Good location on San Mateo's restaurant row with a city parking lot 1 block away. Made reservations months ago - the owner was real nice as I made changes along the away. We reserved a "private room" which is kind of an upstairs storage room. No decorations but was very private and perfect for our party. Despite being upstairs from the main floor and kitchen the service was spot on. Very nice and efficient servers. Most people ordered the prime rib (of course). Prime rib was perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful. The sides (creamed corn and creamed spinach), salad and baked potato were just OK. The popover and sourdough bread were good. Overall, a great experience and would recommend the private room for a large party. Service was great, prices very reasonable on the food was very good. Would definitely return, especially for a large party.